About

Eye - Smart Android Case for iPhone

$659,301

pledged of $95,000 goal

4,062

backers

What is a prototype?

A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:

Proof of Concept

Explorations that test ideas and functionality.

Functional Prototype

Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.

Appearance Prototype

Looks like the final product, but is not functional.

Design Prototype

Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.

Production Prototype

Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.

Prototype Gallery

These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.

❤️ Full customization of OS colors, icons, home and lock screen and much more.

❤️ Enjoy real multitasking—back up all kind of files to the cloud on the background with 3rd party apps (e.g., Google Photos). Send large files to friends trough IM apps without the need to stay in the application for the transfer.

❤️ Android exclusive apps including:

- Casper (save snaps on Snapchat, among other Snapchat hacks).- OGInsta+ (Instagram hacks and tweaks like download and save a photo or a video directly to your photo library).- Popcorn Time, Kodi, Showbox, SopCast and TV Portal.- Tasker.- Screen recording.- TubeMate, FireTube and Floating Tube.- Amazon Underground.- NFC Tools.- You can even install and play the original Flappy Bird!

❤️ Root the Eye for even more possibilities.

The list is endless...

Back us to take your software possibilities to the next level with Eye by ESTI!

OGInsta+, an Android exclusive Instagram client app

High-quality selfies and vlogging

We all know that the rear camera is much better than the front one.

Unfortunately, we can't take selfies or vlogs of ourselves with it—it's hard to focus on yourself when you don't see yourself.

Eye will mirror the display of your camera app to its screen. You will then be able to take a photo or video of yourself correctly in focus.

Eye brings the screen in front of you, just like the professional cameras with the rotating screen, for high-quality vlogs and selfies (Image courtesy of Amazon).

Portrait Mode on iPhone 7 Plus- Possible only with the rear camera (Image courtesy of Apple)

Using Eye screen to take a selfie with the rear camera

Back us to take your photography to the next level with Eye by ESTI!

3.5 mm headphone jack

For those of us who would like to use wired headphones, Eye has your back!

Eye connects to the iPhone through its Lightning port and takes the sound signal through it, just like any other Lightning headphones.

When music plays or a call starts on the iPhone, you'll enjoy these features with your wired headphones connected to Eye. :)In case there is no sound on the iPhone, the headphone jack will play sounds from the Eye's Android OS.

Music playback will be in high quality because Eye has a cutting-edge DAC (digital to analog converter).

Whether wired or wireless, listen to music with any headphones/earphones you want

Back us to take your music to the next level with Eye by ESTI!

Open NFC

NFC stands for Near Field Communication, and it makes life much more convenient.

This technology allows the pairing of NFC compatible devices or NFC stickers with just one touch making it very easy and convenient.

a few examples of Eye’s NFC uses (out of many other uses):

Simple pairing with wireless speakers that support NFC.

Touching an NFC sticker next to your bed to turn off all the lights and activate the house alarm.

Sending a picture to another NFC-supported phone by a touch between devices.

The iPhone has an NFC chip used only for Apple Pay, therefore not allowing you to enjoy the endless possibilities of it.

*** IMPORTANT: Eye's NFC will NEVER interfere with the iPhone's NFC. The iPhone’s NFC is located at the very top of the device while the Eye's NFC is at the very bottom.

Eye tapping an NFC sticker to send a command to turn off the lights

Back us to take your iPhone connectivity to the next level with Eye by ESTI!

Always on display (AOD)

See notifications, time & date or add a pic of your loved ones!

This eliminates the need to turn the iPhone on all the time and drain its battery!

Because Eye's screen is an AMOLED, it features an efficient AOD.

*Eye battery consumption will increase hourly by 1% with no impact on the iPhone battery whatsoever.

Eye's Always On Display

Back us and replace your static design case for a dynamic one with Eye by ESTI!

Infrared blaster & receiver

Control IR devices like:

TVs.

Set-top boxes.

Apple TV.

Streamers.

Stereo systems.

Blu-rays/DVDs.

Xbox (for media, not games).

Air conditioners.

Digital cameras.

Car radios.

The Android app, Control It, for IR enabled smartphones installed on the Eye.

Back us and rule your electronics easily with Eye by ESTI!

Metal tag for car mounting

We all know that magnetic car mounts are one of the easiest, safest ways to mount smartphones in a vehicle.

Located under the screen of the Eye is a thin metal tag that will stick to a magnetic car mount and tightly hold your iPhone.

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Back us and drive safely and conveniently with Eye by ESTI!

No protection is needed for Eye's screen!

Just like the famous Casio G-Shock watch, Eye's bezels are above the screen, keeps the screen safe from drops and scratches.

Eye's screen is protected

Unboxing

Why throw a beautiful box when it can be used?

The retail box serves in mounting the phone on your desk. Cool!

Unlike many other desk mounts, all its ports are accessible.

Mounting

Jet Black and Matt Black

Also in Jet White and Matt White!

How to back us

1. Choose a reward level.

Choose one (and only one) reward level to back this project. You cannot choose 2 reward levels. You will get all the items at that level—you cannot swap things that you don't want for things that you do want (see the FAQ for why we can't do this).

2. If you want to add something, check out the add-on / options section.

If you want to add something additional to your reward, check out the add-on / options section below. You can add it to your reward by increasing your pledge by the amount specified. Take note: you can only add things to your reward that are on the menu.

3. Relax. You've done your part. All details like shipping information, color preference, and add-ons will be collected via survey after the end of the campaign.

Accessories, Add-ons and options

Dedicated wireless charger with green LED to show a full charge:

Add $20 to your pledge for this

Optional upgrade from 16GB to 64GB of on board storage ($59)

Quadruple (X4!!) the on board storage!

If this is unlocked, and you want a bigger storage just add $59 to your current, pledge for getting the 64GB on board storage.

Add 7200mAh (on top of 2800mAh) for a total of 10000mAh, enabling Eye to act as a portable power bank ($24).

Please note! The power bank is instead of the iPhone when you are not using Eye for covering the iPhone. A battery bank in the shape of the iPhone and little bit thicker will be mounted inside the case.

Match the iPhone 7's IP67 water resistant rating

Optional boot into Ubuntu OS

You'll be able to choose an Eye also in real leather

You'll be able to choose Eye also in real wood

Optional boot into Windows 10 Mobile

Display

5" FHD (1920x1080) AMOLED TechnologyAOD supported

​Memory

3GB LPDDR3

Storage

16GB onboard Expandable by up to 256GB with a microSD card Data transfer speeds of up to 130 MB/ps between the phone and Eye.

Battery

2800mAh Qi wireless charging

Operating System

Android Nougat 7.1 with Google Play services2 years of OS updates

Wireless

GSM: 850(B5)/900(B8)/1800(B3)/1900(B2) WCDMA: 850(B5)/900(B8)/1900(B2)/2100(B1) LTE FDD: 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/800(B20) Up to 300 Mbps Dual SIM standby or 1 Micro SIM Card and 1 microSD Card Both SIM slots are compatible with 4GWhen working simultaneously, only one slot can receive LTE service and the other GSM

Risks and challenges

We want to talk about the risks and challenges in more detail than is typical for most Kickstarter projects. A lot of times, teams default to high-level paragraphs without outlining what exactly might go wrong. We want to make sure our backers understand the complexity of manufacturing and the associated risks beforehand.

Our manufacturer is shipping thousands of hardware products and familiar with the problems that may arise that could cause delays and impact delivery times. We’ve tried to make our delivery estimates as close as possible to the deadline by including ample buffer time into our timeline to consider unforeseen circumstances that could arise. However, we can’t predict the future and foresee everything that might occur. Here are some of the most obvious potential risks, although the list is certainly not exhaustive.

1. Tooling: Tooling is the process of making molds that eventually become pieces of the product. We’ve done our best to build room for tooling adjustments as well as mistakes into our timeline. It is possible that a part’s design may need to be adjusted, and that may take additional weeks or months to resolve. 3D printed and CNC prototypes are too different to perfectly represent an injection molded piece, and there may be unique challenges that we are unable to foresee. Tooling will also be happening around the holiday seasons in China: factories may wind down production which could add to production time. We’ve already included buffer time to take this into account.

2. Supply chain logistics: We partner with a factory, so it is possible that the factory may run low on parts or have long lead times for their inventory. This can hold up assembly, as you may imagine, since we can’t build a product if pieces are missing. Sometimes, market forces change and can affect the supply of various components. For example, if the latest iPhone drops and they use a specific component, or if they launch a feature that requires specific components in other devices, the entire industry will see a change in the supply of that component. If it is something we were waiting on, we will see longer lead times and therefore delays.

3. Certifications/Regulations: Since we are manufacturing electronics, there are various tests, including FCC and CE, that we will need to test. These tests often reveal design flaws that require changes in the design. Our timeline takes into account the potential need for retesting.

4. Mistakes: At the end of the day, a lot of risks manifest from simple mistakes. If we pick a plastic that ends up warping or becomes brittle during molding, we’ll have to change it. If we discover that a component fatigues during testing, it means we must source a new one. If we fail various certifications, there may need to be redesigns in our electronics. We aren’t perfect, but we’re going to try our hardest to be as perfect as possible. We have learned a lot from shipping our previous electronic devices, and we are confident that these experiences will help keep us on track.

Every company faces these challenges, but rarely do consumers see these challenges. Our biggest tool for battling these risks is having the previous experience bringing prototypes from concept to full production, including working with contract manufacturers and shipping internationally. We know that building physical goods is a dynamic process with lots of room for hiccups along the way. We will keep an open dialogue with all our backers through frequent, transparent, and thorough updates.